White-collared Jay
A species of Cyanolyca jays Scientific name : Cyanolyca viridicyanus Genus : Cyanolyca jays
White-collared Jay, A species of Cyanolyca jays
Botanical name: Cyanolyca viridicyanus
Genus: Cyanolyca jays
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Description
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Description
The white-collared jay (Cyanolyca viridicyanus) is a species of bird in the family Corvidae. It is found in Andean forests in Peru and Bolivia. It was formerly considered conspecific with the black-collared jay.
Size
34 cm
Feeding Habits
White-collared Jay primarily forages in flocks, scouring subcanopy and canopy levels for food hidden in epiphytes and crevices. The specifics of white-collared Jay's diet are not well-documented.
Habitat
The habitat of white-collared Jay typically encompasses montane forests, ranging from humid, dense cloud forests to the compact, dwarfed vegetation of elfin forests. This species is found in areas abundant with bamboo and tree-ferns, including forest edges and mature secondary growths. Habitats are characterized by tall trees and a continuous canopy, indicative of subtropical forest environments.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Dubi Shapiro
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Crows and jays Genus
Cyanolyca jays Species
White-collared Jay